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Nose Tip Still Painful Years After Rhinoplasty

D
dronsFeb 21, 2009

I am almost 2 years post Septoplasy/Rhinoplasty and my tip is still very painful when I kiss someone. This is so disappointing. A kiss should not be painful. Why is this?

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